Also known as: Eustrephus latifolius Orange Vine Growing conditions: Part shade/shade Tolerant of most soils Vine, gentle climber that doesn’t restrict the host Groundcover Suitable for pots, garden beds, rockeries, bush rehabilitation Suits hanging pots which allow the foliage to hang over the edges Propagation: Fresh Seeds, 54-368 days germination This plant is truly unique,Continue reading “Plant Profile – Wombat Berry”
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Meet the Trotters: a family of Magpies
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The Native Foyer
I am slowly building up a community of native grasses, hibiscus and Westringia. The canopy is already there. The spiky Native Hibiscus species offer shelter and protection to smaller birds as well as food for pollinators. The native grasses welcome lizards and frogs. FEATURE PLANTS: Grevillea “Sandra Gordon” – I fell in love with thisContinue reading “The Native Foyer”
How I grow my Garden Rooms
A few years ago I was watching “Gardening Australia” when they visited a gardener who talked about Garden Rooms. Her garden was divided into themed sections like a series of rooms with different environments and functions. Themed areas in a garden with clear boundaries What is a garden room? The idea captured my imagination andContinue reading “How I grow my Garden Rooms”
Plant Profile- Lemon Myrtle
I can’t imagine not having a Lemon Myrtle Tree now. So easy to grow, so lovely to look at, so useful in the kitchen. Every Australian household should grow one of these! Also known as: Backhousia citrodora Lemon-scented Myrtle Lemon Verbena Tree Lemon Ironwood Sweet Verbena Tree Growing conditions: Full sun Tolerates most well-drained soils,Continue reading “Plant Profile- Lemon Myrtle”
Hello Medium
Jane Grows Garden Rooms has started publishing on Medium! In pursuit of creativity and new audiences there’s even a publication… I will continue to post Plant Profiles and details of my garden adventures here on my blog. There’s a lot of things I want to say that aren’t exactly “on topic” here so I amContinue reading “Hello Medium”
Plant Profile – Midyim Berry bush
Also known as: Austromyrtus dulcis Midgen Berry Midgem Berry Sand Berry Growing conditions: Well-drained or sandy soil with a neutral ph Part shade/full sun Shrub (full sun) or groundcover (shade) Up to 2 metres Suitable for pots, rockeries, hedges and garden beds Tolerates moderate pruning Propagation Cuttings Fresh cleaned seed (germination 3-4 weeks) Uncleaned seedsContinue reading “Plant Profile – Midyim Berry bush”
Plant Profile – Blue Tongue plant
Blue-banded Bees, Teddy Bear Bees, Sweat Bees… all the buzz pollinators love this rainforest plant which flowers sporadically all year and produces edible berries. Also known as: Melastoma affine Native Tibouchina Native Lasiandra Dhumulu (Yolngu) Growing Conditions: Prefers fertile, well-drained, moist soil Part-shade (no afternoon sun)/Light shade Not frost tolerant Small to medium shrub SuitableContinue reading “Plant Profile – Blue Tongue plant”
Plant Profile – Native Violet – Viola banksii
Also known as: Viola hederacea (Not the same plant, as explained later) Australian Violet Growing conditions: Shade/part shade (some sources advocate full sun, but this plant has not survived in full sun in my garden) Tolerant of most soils but prefers moist site Will tolerate boggy sites Will tolerate light foot traffic Tolerant of lightContinue reading “Plant Profile – Native Violet – Viola banksii”
Plant Profile – Perennial Basil
Also known as: Growing conditions: Propagation: Uses: I originally purchased this plant from Mudbrick Herb Cottage because I liked the idea of fresh basil all year. It has delivered, but I still grow sweet basil for those dishes that need its pungent sweetness. During Wild Pollinator Count Weeks it’s the first plant I visit. ItContinue reading “Plant Profile – Perennial Basil”
Jane Grows Garden Rooms 